Driver Trainer

Sanjel Energy Services is a leading energy services company specializing in customized well cementing solutions across Canada. Our commitment to innovation, Safety, and service excellence ensures we consistently deliver optimal solutions to our clients.

Our Culture

At Sanjel Energy, we strive for a workplace where our employees can shine. We cultivate an inclusive culture built on teamwork, integrity, service, and excellence. We believe our success starts with our people and we seek creative and diverse candidates to enhance our services and optimize our operations.

We ensure equal opportunities for all, fostering an environment where everyone can succeed. At Sanjel Energy, Safety is our number one priority and is prioritized in every action and decision, from the boardroom to the wellsite. Every Sanjel Energy team member is empowered to be a steward for Safety at work, at home, and in the community.

Compensation & Benefits

Join Sanjel Energy and benefit from our competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package, where we ensure our employees and their families are taken care of. Sanjel Energy offers employer-paid health and dental coverage, a health spending account, RRSP matching, career development opportunities, variable pay programs, and the chance to purchase shares in Sanjel Energy.

Opportunity:

Reporting to the Lead - Transportation Safety – HSE, the Driver Trainer provides mentorship to Sanjel employees while successfully delivering driver training in the classroom and on location.

By demonstrating solutions to operational challenges, the Driver Trainer conducts effective behind-the-wheel instruction, while providing training in various other courses necessary to Sanjel Energy Services’ employees.

As a member of Training Department, the Driver Trainer will report directly to the Lead - Transportation Safety – HSE and will be located at our Acheson, AB location.

The primary function of this position is to successfully deliver driver training, conduct effective behind-the-wheel instruction as well as provide training in various other courses necessary to Sanjel Energy Services’ employees.

General Responsibilities:

• Actively coach and mentor safe driving behaviour while delivering hands-on driver training and mentorship for Sanjel employees


• Complete driver assessments and driver inspections as necessary, as well as instruct and audit pre-trip preparation, logbook training, and provide ongoing and personalized coaching as required


• Reflect and adhere to Sanjel Energy’s Safety culture, acting as a steward for Safety


• Ensure all training vehicles meet mechanical, equipment, and documentation requirements


• Maintain current knowledge of all driver training standards and ensure instructors remain updated with regulatory changes


• Generate, review and submit driver training progress reports, track individual driver development and make recommendations for improvement


• Liaise with managers regarding employee progress and training objectives and provide feedback regarding current driver training programs

Qualifications:

• Current Class 1 Driver's License and clean abstract with a minimum of 5 years driving experience


• Minimum 3 years of experience as a driver trainer with demonstrated mentorship in Oil and Gas, or other Heavy Industrial sectors; Licensed driving instructor preferred, not required


• Comprehensive knowledge of oilfield transportation equipment such as tractor trailers, pneumatic tankers, pressure pumping equipment, etc.


• Proven experience training individuals and groups while developing professional expertise


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with natural mentoring abilities


• Comfortable travelling to various base locations and mentoring in the field


• Current certifications: First Aid, ODA, WHMIS, TDG, H2S


• Comprehensive knowledge of Hours-of-Service regulations


• Proficient with MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)


• Relocation support available for exceptional candidates